I’ve got dark circles and hollowness under my eyes. Can fat transfer be used to improve this and is it safe?
Question:
I’ve got dark circles and hollowness under my eyes. Can fat transfer be used to improve this and is it safe?
Answer:
Fat transfer can definitely improve the hollowness under the eyes and in turn then the dark shadows that occur due to the hollowness will also be improved. There has also been a side effect noted in the skin after fat transfer in that the skin ends up getting rejuvenation as well and this may be due to the stem cells that are in fat that we transfer. Ultimately, I would have to evaluate your particular anatomy as to whether or not fat transfer alone would be your best option or if I would recommend a lower lid blepharoplasty in conjunction with fat grafting to give you the best result. Some patients would also benefit from cheek implants if they really need a large amount of volume in the cheek and mid-face area.


